Tom Williams has been covering Ocean City High School and Cape-Atlantic League sports for more than 45 years, starting when he was a teenager. He has won 15 awards from the Press Club of Atlantic City for his writing, has been named New Jersey's Sportscaster of the Year five times, most recently in 2008, and was presented the 2003 award for contributions to amateur football in South Jersey by the National Football Hall of Fame.

Tom's columns have been most regularly seen in the Ocean City Gazette, Upper Township Gazette and the Sentinel-Ledger. His stories also have appeared in The Wildwood Leader, The Currents of Atlantic County and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Some of Tom's past columns from The Gazette can be accessed through this menu:

12/2/09 - A move to end Native American mascots

8/27/08 - Former Raiders get ready for college football season
8/13/08 - Summer basketball leagues continue to thrive in Ocean City
8/6/08 - EHT grad Jason Sacks helping make coaching positive
7/30/08 - Mike Randolph is a genius
7/23/08 - Baseball's all star game is something special in sports
7/9/08 - New faces in new places for the Cape-Atlantic League
7/2/08 - Some rules changes to look for in 2008-09
6/25/08 - We are all better for knowing Dave Lewis
6/18/08 - Nickles, Moreland leave with the Class of 2008
6/11/08 - A Father's Day tribute from Ron & Magee DeFelice
6/4/08 - Brett Johnson joins some select company
5/28/08 - Brett Johnson moves closer to another state championship
5/21/08 - Stephanie comes back to New Jersey
5/14/08 - Ryan Birchmeier still captains the Raiders
4/23/08 - Al Angelo made you feel like you were special
4/16/08 - Remembering Football Hall of Famer Bob Pellegrini
4/2/08 - An encore game for Nancy White and Amanda Landi
3/26/08 - Filing away another CAL winter sports season
3/19/08 - Katie Corson & Bugsy have traveled the country together
3/12/08 - NJSIAA Tournament goes by very quickly
3/5/08 - Amanda & Nancy get their South Jersey championship
2/27/08 - Past, present & future of OCHS basketball come together
2/20/08 - The Dixie Howell Memorial Gymnasium
2/20/08 - They remember Dixie Howell
2/13/08 - Nancy White writes her name into OCHS history

10/31/07 - Lots at stake this weekend as playoff deadline nears
10/17/07 - Walking away was tough decision for Kristie Fenton
10/10/07 - A stupid stunt cast sadness on football rivalry
10/3/07 - Exactly what does 'boo' mean?
9/26/07 - Some OCHS records that have endured
9/19/07 - More rules we do not need
9/12/07 - Some notes as CAL football hits its stride
8/29/07 - Covering high school sports should not be a negative
8/29/07 - A dozen questions with Sam Carchidi
8/22/07 - Brittany Sedberry transfers, Abbey Woolley to coach
8/15/07 - OCHS proposes new coaches, Barons come to the rescue
8/8/07 - Mike Lombardi has great memories of Bill Walsh
8/1/07 - Around the horn on baseball - Part 2
7/25/07 - Around the horn on baseball - Part 1
7/18/07 - CAL schools offer tributes to special people
7/11/07 - The A.J. Harris all star diary
6/13/07 - Father's Day tribute to Tony Galante

6/14/06 - Father's Day tribute to Gary Degenhardt
4/5/06 - Future CAL stars on display Saturday
3/29/06 - Dropping the curtain on another CAL hoop season
3/22/06 - CAL adds to its hoop reputation
3/15/06 - Absegami girls keep the CAL season going
3/8/06 - Raider girls looking to come back next year
3/1/06 - Gary Degenhardt: Time is right to retire
2/22/06 - CAL to hold its 15th basketball championships
2/8/06 - Little things can mean a lot
2/1/06 - Bruno and Evans have come a long way
1/25/06 - Remembering the Cape May County champions
1/18/06 - Eight CAL teams to play in Battle By The Bay
1/11/06 - Paul Sacco - CAL Sportsperson of the Year
1/4/06 - Brittany Sedberry - Ocean City Sportsperson of the Year

12/21/05 - Another holiday shopping list
12/14/05 - Tipoff Weekend brings strong history to OCHS
12/7/05 - One last look at the CAL fall sports season
11/30/05 - Boyd Sands, Jim Loper brought great leadership to NJSIAA
11/23/05 - Soccer, hockey teams add to OCHS success
10/26/05 - OCHS the focus of CAL boys soccer
10/19/05 - Saturday football returns to life
10/12/05 - Gary Degenhardt joins a select group
10/5/05 - High school sports in the electronic age
9/28/05 - Interesting football season developing
9/21/05 - Salvia sisters run for the cure
9/14/05 - The CAL's biggest rivalries
9/7/05 - Johnny Smith looks ahead at OCHS' 25th anniversary
8/31/05 - Some OCHS sports questions & farewell to Chris Gayle
8/24/05 - John Richardson - Back in Kentucky and ready to run
8/17/05 - Remembering the real Gene Mauch
8/10/05 - Sport seasons are disappearing - Part 2
8/3/05 - Sport seasons are disappearing
7/27/05 - Steve Coates expects new NHL after lockout
7/13/05 - 50 years ago they brought OCHS its first state title
7/6/05 - OCYAA completes 50th season
6/29/05 - Dr. Dearborn has completed his task
6/22/05 - Jim, Phil & the Class of 2005 move on
6/15/05 - Allie Moreland's Father's Day tribute
6/8/05 - Annika keeps adding to her HOF stats
6/1/05 - Whitey says goodbye to basketball
5/25/05 - Summer sports camps
5/18/05 - Return of the three-sport athlete
5/11/05 - Lets talk about sports radio
5/4/05 - The Raiders of spring
4/27/05 - What college & high school sports are really about
4/20/05 - High school golf in the fall?
4/13/05 - The past, present & future of CAL basketball come together
4/6/05 - One last home game for Phillip & Kaitlin
3/30/05 - The best of a great CAL hoop season
3/23/05 - Successful winter for former CAL stars
3/16/05 - A great year for CAL basketball
3/9/05 - Raiders have had some tournament thrillers
3/2/05 - John Boyd-a competitor to the end
2/23/05 - CAL courtside observations
2/16/05 - A few additions to The 125
2/2/05 - About Super Sunday's big game
1/26/05 - CAL grads contribute on college level
1/12/05 - A happy birthday for John Bruno
1/5/05 - Walt Tucker - Ocean City Sportsperson of the Year

12/22/04 - Another holiday shopping list
12/8/04 - Gym full of great memories
12/1/04 - NCAA game at Rowan features ex-CAL players
11/24/04 - Excellence has become the norm for Brittany
11/17/04 - Another special fall at OCHS
10/27/04 - Big numbers in CAL football
10/20/04 - Best movies about HS sports
10/13/04 - Halfway to NJSIAA football deadline
10/6/04 - Great start to CAL football season
9/29/04 - Catching up with ex-Raiders
9/22/04 - Right decisions can change directions
9/15/04 - Friday night lights
9/8/04 - Another fall season begins in the CAL
9/1/04 - Coaching opportunities & silly rules
8/25/04 - Football notes & goodbye to Father Rob
8/11/04 - A football trip during the dog days of summer
8/4/04 - Summer is a time to prepare
7/28/04 - Chad Severs faces challenges
7/21/04 - Some high school rules changes
7/14/04 - Looking ahead to the next school year
7/7/04 - Original fantasy baseball league still going
6/30/04 - Chugger has a blast at Citizens Bank Park
6/23/04 - Cristie Kerr a champion off the course
6/16/04 - Doug Colman's Father's Day tribute
6/9/04 - Casting for 'CAL - The Movie'
6/2/04 - Brittany, football lights & two sad farewells
5/26/04 - When sports & the prom were nearly in conflict
5/19/04 - Most popular word in OCHS sports
5/12/04 - A quarter-century of girls track champions
5/5/04 - The OCHS traveling lacrosse show
4/28/04 - Memories of the OCYAA & Chet Wimberg
4/21/04 - Retro ballparks come to South Philly
4/14/04 - They probably call it Spring because it's wet
4/7/04 - Pergament Award winners, top All Star moments
3/24/04 - Wrapping up the CAL basketball season
3/17/04 - Prep, Goodman add to CAL reputation
3/10/04 - Four hoop coaches who met the challenge
3/3/04 - The Tournament is underway
2/25/04 - Remembering the great Intermediate School moments
2/11/04 - Snow, Bruno and others make news
1/28/04 - The struggle continues for Jack Nixon
1/14/04 - The final whistle for three who made a difference
1/7/04 - Bob Cwik - CAL Sportsperson of the Year
1/7/04 - Trish Hopson - Ocean City Sportsperson of the Year

12/24/03 - Once again, shopping for the holidays
12/17/03 - The best (and worst) of the CAL fall season
12/10/03 - New OCHS coaches will be hired according to state code
12/3/03 - Changing the focus to basketball
11/26/03 - Offering thanks for some worthy Hall of Famers
11/19/03 - NJSIAA needs a new video camera
11/5/03 - CAL to remain the same for 2 more years
10/29/03 - Injury could end Matt Chila's season
10/22/03 - Brenda Briney is Homecoming Queen
10/1/03 - Doug Colman returns home
9/24/03 - Ex-Raiders flourishing in college
9/10/03 - Another exciting CAL football season coming
8/27/03 - Just call him Lt. Col. Fritters (USAF, Ret.)
8/6/03 - An unnecessary coaching controversy
7/16/03 - Is Holy Spirit's future in doubt?
6/11/03 - Erik Geisinger's Father's Day tribute
6/4/03 - Notes from trackside
5/14/03 - Wayne Colman has one more goal before retirement
4/16/03 - Spring break is a good time to play catch up
3/26/03 - The best (and worst) of the high school basketball season
3/5/03 - It was back to the future for OCHS sports
2/26/03 - Raider girls become part of CAL championship week
2/19/03 - South Jersey basketball finally recognizes Pat Dougherty
2/5/03 - Basketball gods are smiling on us again
1/29/03 - Deadline approaching for hoop teams
1/22/03 - Ernie Troiano - CAL Sportsperson of the Year
1/8/03 - Larry Blohm - Ocean City Sportsperson of the Year

12/24/02 - Another holiday shopping list
12/11/02 - Changing face of OC Recreation
12/4/02 - Observations from the sidelines
11/27/02 - Mike McAlarnen is best on defense again
11/13/02 - Tale of two champions
11/6/02 - CAL teams key in football playoffs again
10/30/02 - No underdogs when Ocean City meets Mainland
10/16/02 - A happy day for Rachel Constantine
10/2/02 - The CAL is holding its own against some big names
9/18/02 - Changes at Carey Stadium
9/11/02 - Nobody asked, but........
9/4/02 - A great deal of fuss about nothing
8/28/02 - The final OCHS All-Century Team finally appears
8/14/02 - Another stop along the road for Joe Fussner
8/7/02 - Chris Armstrong returns, Rachel Constantine hurt
7/31/02 - Richie Ashburn's letter to Harry Kalas
7/24/02 - 30 years of growth in sports is related to Title IX
7/17/02 - Three who will be missed in Ocean City
6/26/02 - Shaune McLaughlin's Father's Day tribute
6/12/02 - Holy Spirit Hall of Fame adds some impressive names
3/20/02 - OCHS alumni game Saturday to benefit Anne Brinkmann Memorial Fund
3/13/02 - Joe Galante’s career puts him in exclusive company
2/6/02 - OC girls will be on the road in Group 3 opener
1/23/02 - NJSIAA Tournament Deadline is Approaching
1/16/02 - Ed Paone named to South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame
1/11/02 - Dave Troiano, CAL Sportsperson of the Year
1/9/02 - Mike Pellegrino, Ocean City Sportsperson of the Year

12/24/01 - Another Sackful of Sports Gifts
12/5/01 - The new Ocean City High School is a good fit
11/28/01 - Gary Degenhardt is thankful
11/7/01 - Pat Lynch takes his spot in Wrestling Hall of Fame
10/24/01 - Margaret Carey is back in South Jersey
10/3/01 - Current Raiders keeping pace with past successes
9/19/01 - Raiders struggled for normalcy during a week of tragedy
8/29/01 - Jack Neall was a prominent OC football booster
8/8/01 - OCYAA to Consider Future Affiliations
7/18/01 - Our CAL Trivia Quiz - With the Answers
6/27/01 - The Challenge Ahead for Ocean City High School Sports
6/6/01 - Taking a Look at Those 'Unwritten Rules'
5/23/01 - Looking Back on ESPN Radio 1490
5/16/01 - 50th Anniversary Brings Showcase of Sports People
5/2/01 - Chris Lentz Was Dedicated to the OCHS Basketball Players
3/28/01 - Wrapping Up the High School Basketball Season
3/21/01 - Three Who Just Keep On Winning
3/14/01 - Others Comment on Wildwood's Success Under Troiano
3/7/01 - You want The High, you got The High
1/17/01 - It is the Building, not the Teachers, that bothers Beaver
1/3/01 - Ocean City's Best of the Century in Sports

12/27/00 - Chad Severs, Ocean City Sportsperson of the Year
11/8/00 - Phil Birnbaum Leaves a Legacy of Success
11/1/00 - Ken Leary deserved a Whole Lot Better
10/11/00 - Here comes Ocean City-Mainland again
7/5/00 - The ShopRite LPGA Classic continues to show the way